History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s2.t3.4

v5.c84.s2.t3.4

India. Prince Bidar Bakht, a brave and skilful general, then acting as governor of Aurangabad and Khandesh, was appointed viceroy of Malwa in addition to Khandesh, on 3rd August, 1704. A year later his task was lightened by withdrawing Khandesh from his charge. He continued to govern Malwa till March 1706, when he received urgent orders to go to Gujrat and take charge of its defence, as that province had been exposed to Maratha attack by reason of his father's journey from it to the Emperor's side and the delay in the arrival of his successor. Khan-i-Alam was appointed subahdar of Malwa vice the prince, in April 1706. [M.A. 483, 496, 498, 512; Akhbarat, 3 Aug. 1704.]